2026 Summer Data Scientist Intern- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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TEAM OVERVIEW:

Join our dynamic Supply Chain Analytics team as a Data Scientist Intern! Our mission is to revolutionize efficiency by harnessing the power of machine learning statistical and simulation modeling and actionable insights.

We are dedicated to transforming process efficiency through deep analysis cutting-edge visualization and enhanced UI/UX. Our goal is to elevate decision support systems and measurement capabilities driving substantial improvements in key business metrics. Be a part of our journey to make a significant impact!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform exploratory data analysis on large datasets.
• Design and improve dashboards and reports in Tableau /Power BI to visualize metrics and trends driving data-backed decisions.
• Build and implement advanced statistical and machine learning models using Python (Pandas NumPy SciPy and scikit-learn) with a focus on improving supply chain processes.
• Write/optimize SQL to extract and join data from multiple sources.
• Work on GenAI and LLM projects including fine-tuning models creating embedding-based search systems and developing AI-driven prototypes to enhance business operations.
• Develop train and validate machine learning models (e.g. clustering similarity models time-series forecasting anomaly detection recommendation systems) to solve complex supply chain challenges.
• Support model implementation by packaging code running tests and helping with deployment steps.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• In-depth understanding of supply chain management principles and practices.
• Strong SQL skills (joins CTEs window functions performance basics)
• Strong Python skills for data work (Pandas NumPy SciPy scikit-learn)
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and model evaluation (train/test cross-validation precision/recall RMSE bias/variance)
• Familiarity with big data tools such as Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark preferred)
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau Desktop or Power BI)
• Exposure to GenAI / LLMs and modern ML workflows (examples: prompt design embeddings model selection basic fine-tuning concepts evaluation)
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Currently pursuing a masters degree in computer science data science or another quantitative field.
• GPA 3.0 or above preferred

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Experience in supply chain topics (planning inventory logistics procurement reverse value chain)
• Experience building end-to-end ML projects (data prep -> model -> evaluation -> deployment)
• Experience with recommendation systems similarity matching.
• Experience with Databricks ETL ingestion pipelines.
• Public portfolio (GitHub Kaggle Tableau Public) showing applied projects.
• Relevant certifications (optional)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by March 6 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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